During the whole of his 42 years abroad, Capt McKinnon has roturned to his native city, Skye, Inver-ess, Scotland, only twice, the last occasion being' fully a dozen years ago. When asked how he felt over Teaving the country where he has served so long and so well, he said that, although his leaving held many regrets for him, chiefly through the Toss of so many friends which he must leave behind, he nevertheless Was looking forward to his new life. He said that he felt that so long a time away from the home-lana meant to him a feeling that much had been lost and that there was much to learn which he had missed.
Accompanied by Mrs. MeKinnos and his daughter, Miss Frances KeMinnon, who is in missionary work {in this country, Capt. McKinnon will Teave Shanghai on July 1. After visiting Scotland for a short holiday, they will proceed to Massachusets where Mrs. MeKinnon has a home, near Boson. There they intend to settle down and to catch up, as much 'a5 possible, with the new life which he feels sure is to be found. His only son, who is on the staff of Messr~ Haskins and Sells in this city, will be eft in China, while another daughter, who is how in America, will join them there.
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